November 26, 2010

Where to Find Looks For Less: Runway Rundown

When it comes to high fashion, we are always quick to turn to the top designers, but we are hesitant when we see a hefty price tag. Fortunately, there is Runway Rundown, a free online resource where you can find the hottest trends for less.

Search by season, color, designer, material or trend, Runway Rundown links you directly to the website where you can purchase these amazing looks for less, and exactly how much it will cost you.

A look from Elie Tahari Spring 2011…for $163?! Amazing.

This dress is almost identical to the Marchesa…and it’s less than $500!

It’s not easy to find quality looks like are almost identical to those seen on celebrities or on the runway, so I can definitely appreciate the time that goes into Runway Rundown. Definitely one of the best “looks for less” websites out there!

Visit www.runwayrundown.com and look like you walked straight off the runway…for MUCH less!

November 14, 2010

Holiday Deals!

There are so many great deals happening this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I wanted to share some links with you so you can get the best deals just in time for the holidays!

EdressMe.com is offering 30% off everything on their site all weekend long from November 26 to November 29!

MyJewelryBox.com is offering FREE shipping and 20% to 80% off your entire jewelry purchase Black Friday (11/26) and Cyber Monday (11/29)

ThePearlSource.com normally offers a 79% discount on rare pearl jewelry, but you can take an extra 15% off your entire purchase this Cyber Monday (11/29)

Happy Shopping 🙂

October 13, 2010

Joe Zee’s ELLEments of Style on Rue La La

For twenty-five years, ELLE magazine has been at the forefront of fashion. Now, in 2010, ELLE has grown to over 6 million readers, and is considered the “Modern Voice in Fashion”.

To celebrate the Oct 14th release of ELLE’s new book, “The ELLEments of Personal Style: 25 Modern Fashion Icons on How to Dress, Shop, and Live”, a look at twenty-five modern day fashion icons and what really makes their styles work, Rue La La is launching a limited edition ELLEments of Style Boutique on Thursday Oct 14 – Friday Oct 15 that will give members the opportunity to accessorize like the fashion icons featured in the book.

Curated by ELLE’s Creative Director, Joe Zee, the ELLEments of Style Boutique will feature must-have accessories reflecting the style of some of the iconic women in the book including:

Charlotte Rampling
Milla Jovovich
Minnnie Mortimer
Candace Bushnell

ELLE believes a way a woman wears her clothes and accessories and where she finds her inspiration has the ability to transform how she feels. They can brighten a mood, exude confidence, and give her the modern edge to take over the world. This not-to-be-missed opportunity will give Rue La La members exclusive access to ELLE’s notion that style is not where you buy the dress or how much the bag costs: Style is a Lifestyle.

Not yet a Rue La La member? Click here to join!

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Photos and content courtesy of David James of The Vicarious Lifestyle

October 10, 2010

There’s an App for that…

There are thousands of apps out there (for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, etc.) and it can be quite difficult to keep up with the best ones. Thankfully, I’ve compiled a list of the top FASHION APPS that EVERY “i-something-user” (with a remote interest in fashion) should have. And don’t fret…they’re all free 🙂

Bergdorf Goodman’s Shoe of the Day App

For the shoe-obsessed, like myself, this app is quite addicting. Check in everyday to see a new “shoe of the day.” Love the shoe of the day? Just click “buy” and you’ve got yourself a pair of designer shoes from Bergdorf’s extensive shoedepartment. Not feeling the shoe of the day? Click on “shoe salon” and browse through the other designer shoes Bergdorf’s currently has for sale.

POPSUGAR Mobile

This app can satisfy many interests. Not only is there FabSugar for the fashion obsessed, but there is PopSguar (celebrity news), BellaSugar (makeup/beauty), CasaSugar (interior décor), FitSugar (health/exercise), YumSugar (for foodies) and MUCH more. This multifunctional app will keep you entertained for hours!

Gilt App

First of all, if you’re not on Gilt, you need to be. It’s by far the best of its kind, offering amazing clothing, accessories, home décor, and even travel packages at an extremely discounted rate. Because these sales only last for 36 hours (and there’s usually only one/a few of each item) it is important to access the sales right away each day. That’s where the Gilt app comes in…you don’t want to miss out on that Alexander Wang accessories sale!

Style.com App

This is definitely my top fashion app. Where else can you get exclusive runway videos, front row feedback, complete coverage of all major collections at every Fashion Week, photos from the hottest parties, the latest fashion news and MORE? This is exactly why style.com is THE fashion app to have. Not only do you get the most immediate coverage of the shows at Fashion Week, but you can look through Spring, Fall, Resort, Pre-Fall and Couture collections going all the way back to 2000. Even vote on the Look of the Day every weekday to see if your favorite looks make the cut!

August 19, 2010

E Drop Off’s Authenticity Guide

Have you ever bought a designer bag second-hand only to find out it was a fake? Don’t you just hate when that happens? Thankfully, the ladies of E Drop Off put together an Authenticity Guide on their website! Being a company whose business is based on selling second-hand designer goods, it is important for them to recognize a fake when they see one.

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E Drop Off’s Authenticity Guide shows pictures and descriptions of what to look for in a fake compared to the real designer bag. They currently have 11 designers up right now including, but not limited to, Balenciaga, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Chloe.

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They even have certain styles of the designer bags to help you spot a fake at a more detailed level.

The Authenticity Guide is meant as an additional resource for customers. When purchasing a designer item second-hand, it is important for the customer to be confident what they’re buying is the real deal. And when you shop with E Drop Off, that authenticity is GUARANTEED!

Click here to access E Drop Off’s Authenticity Guide

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